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7.5
CVE-2012-4997: AneCMS may let attackers run local files
CVE-2012-4997 · published 14 years ago
Summary
AneCMS’s index.php page can be tricked into reading any file on the server by using a “..” sequence in a request. This could let a remote attacker execute unwanted code or view sensitive data. Apply the vendor’s patch or update to the latest version and restrict access to the affected script.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| anecms | anecms |
2e2c583 cpe:2.3:a:anecms:anecms:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in acp/index.php in AneCMS allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in acp/index.php in AneCMS allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published19 Sep 2012
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4997 · NVD
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